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2011 A Year of Reconciliation


John Johnson

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Wow, 2010 has been an interesting year in the Santa Community. Drama after drama, with most being provoked over the smallest word or mistyped phrase. Then there are the national problems such as Celebrate Santa. Ego upon ego being trampled, and it doesn't stop. It does get nauseating.

What I want to take away from 2010 are the good things. Mrs. Claus and I had a wonderful Christmas Season to beat all else. Every smile that was created by seeing this Santa will be forever cherished. As a community, we saw the final signings of the wonderful Santa Claus Oath, which I was graciously allowed to be a part of as committee member. Those principles I still pledge to uphold. I wonder if others will. We had a wonderful, though small, gathering of Santas here in WV. What a great day. And throughout the year many friendships were made and are very cherished.

As I write this I am looking toward 2011. What can I do that will truly help me grow as a Santa and as a person of faith and character? This question has been rattling around with me since early this morning. My thought is this, love others. Is this not what Santa does? Is this not the lesson that Saint Nicholas learned from the life of Jesus that caused him to begin a ministry that we continue today? In doing so, we cannot ignore that even in our community there are those who are loveless or have forgotten what it means to show brotherly love, even after pledging it. Therefore I am welcoming and initiating a reconciliation in the spirit of Santa and beyond with those who have offended me or whom I have offended. I know it will take work, but in the interest of our Santa comunity I am willing to do it. My only prayer is that my effort will grow in the minds of others and that they too will do the same. Perhaps when we forgive and begin again to act as we should we can change things and bring finality and peace to problems. When we can act as men and go to one another in private with a grievance instead of using an open mike to tell everyone else too just maybe strife will end.

So, in short, I challenge everyone in this community to let go of past strife. Start clean. Be the Santa that is in you, 24/7/365. And this is something that we can do in costume and out. Just be Santa and may God bless you.

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Felix Estridge

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You have not offended me in anyway, John. I certainly hope I have not offended you, as well. I do want to extend a hand of brotherly love to you. We can see that this road to reconciliation will be a long one, but one worth the trip if others are willing to join in.

I rejoice along side of you in our cherished Christmas 2010 season. Mine was the best yet, too. Let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you.

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John Johnson

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Felix, I look on you as a brother. I know you are a Santa of character and I not only cherish that about you but enjoy your frienship as we try to make the world merrier for the children. I think this is something that can be very therapeutic in the Santa community as well. By acknowledging the best we see in our brothers we can trigger friendship and closer unity. I think we can make this happen. Likewise, if there is anything I can help you with please don't hesitate to ask!:D

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VetteCitySanta

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Nice article and a very commenable challenge, John. Thank you. May you and yours be blessed with a healthful and joyous New Year.

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Well Said Santa Brothers. I am very please with my experience here as a newer member. Everyone is so helpful and sharing. It is very refreshing and renews my spirit continually. All the best to you in 2011.

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